The dust hasn’t settled on the Soweto Derby, and the drama is moving from the pitch to the press room. Following Kaizer Chiefs’ bruising 3–0 loss to Orlando Pirates, Former Amakhosi head coach Nasreddine Nabi has sent shockwaves through the football fraternity with a hauntingly cryptic message.
Quoting Surah Fatir (35:43), Nabi took to social media to share a verse that has fans and pundits alike scrambling for meaning:
“Out of arrogance upon the earth and evil plotting. But evil plotting only falls back upon those who devised it…”
What Does It Mean? The Nabi Code Deciphered
While the Tunisian tactician didn’t name names, the timing of the post—coming just hours after the final whistle at FNB Stadium—suggests deep-seated frustration.
- Internal Turmoil? Some speculate the “evil plotting” refers to behind-the-scenes politics or officiating decisions that didn’t go Amakhosi’s way.
- A Message to Critics: He felt betrayed during his tenure at Kaizer chief and it was time to let things out.
- Celebrating while mocking Chiefs: The timing of the verse shows his victory over his employers who didn’t give him enough support while he was on the coaching role.
Match Context: The Breaking Point
The 3–0 defeat was a bitter pill to swallow for the Glamour Boys, leaving them reeling while the Buccaneers climbed to the top of the Betway Premiership. This cryptic message adds a layer of psychological intrigue to what is already a crisis period for the Naturena-based side.
